This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (32 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ _ _ D
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ELAPSED as a word: (of time) having passed or slipped by.
ELAPSED has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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